My friend Erin Lewis is a genius. She does the most stunning manicures, and lately she’s taken to doing a series of book covers. They are whimsical and delightful. So imagine my joy when she surprised me with her take on the Pretty Little Dead Girls cover! This is what she had to say. Today’s literary isolation maniCURE is … Read More
Tales of the Lost Citadel! And My Story “The Bone-shaker’s Daughter.”
I’m delighted to share Tales of the Lost Citadel by Green Ronin! It’s a very cool anthology that takes place in possibly the last city in the world. The RPG setting will be released later. I’m delighted to share my story “The Bone-shaker’s Daughter” as a sample of the anthology. You may read it for free here. Ari Marmell is … Read More
Pre-Order the Arterial Bloom Anthology!
Oh, my friends! I am so incredibly excited for this day! You are able to pre-order the Arterial Bloom Anthology! Eeeeee! Pre-orders help the book make a bigger splash on release day, which helps get the word out a little bit more. You can pre-order here. Lush. Brutal. Beautiful. Visceral. Crystal Lake Publishing proudly presents Arterial Bloom, an artful juxtaposition … Read More
Arterial Bloom Welcomes Linda D. Addison!
May I just tell you what a glory and a wonder Linda Addison is? She is a ferocious, empathetic, wise powerhouse and a sorceress with words. I approached her about writing the foreword to Arterial Bloom, and even though her schedule is packed, she was gracious enough to carve out enough time to fit us in. She did such a … Read More
Please Welcome Armand Rosamilia to the Arterial Bloom Anthology!
I’d love to introduce you to Armand’s beautifully complex story titled “Three Masks.” It weaves different people and objects together into something that will break your heart. It’s like reading a waterfall because there are so many moving parts. “If you wear a mask for too long you start to forget who the real you is. Unlike the lie your … Read More
My Flash Fiction Story: BLEED
Marlys was a different woman every day. “Don’t ever leave me,” she’d say. He promised to stay. Or “I’ll never feel normal again. You should just go.” He still promised to stay. I’m delighted to share that my new story “Bleed” is up on the Pen of the Damned website. “Bleed” is a very dark tale that is, tragically, based … Read More
Miss Murder’s Hand-Sewn Blankets
Some of you may know that I adore sewing blankets. I love the feel of the fabric beneath my fingers. I love the colors. I love laying the pieces out and choosing where they go. The hum of the machine is so soothing to me. So much love and care goes into each and every blanket. One of … Read More